Homosexual
Synonyms for homosexual
adj sexually attracted to the same sex
lesbian
gay
homoerotic
homophile
Synonyms
adj one who is attracted to persons of one’s own sex
queer
gay
lesbian
Usage Notes
Up until 1986, homosexuality was listed in The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), psychiatry’s standard reference on the classification of mental illness. People aware of this former categorization may feel that the term homosexual stills carries a negative connotation. And some feel that this word places undue emphasis on sexual activity, or that it sounds overly clinical. In fact, homosexual as an adjective and noun is somewhat dated, except in medical and other formal contexts; the term gay has mostly replaced it. People who still use homosexual are usually unaware that the term may be a sensitive one, although some do use it with intent to cause offense. However, not all members of the gay community object to it. See also gay.
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Synonyms for homogeneity noun uniformity similitude agreement congruity oneness analogy correlation identity sameness Antonyms for homogeneity dissimilarity difference disagreement Other adjectives related to homogeneity clear free from neat simple unblended unfortified unsophisticated elementary homeostatic of a piece single uncombined uniform untinged exclusive homogeneous pure unadulterated uncompounded unmingled exempt from immiscible sheer unalloyed undecomposed unmixed EXPAND